Trump will celebrate the Navy’s 250th anniversary in the midst of the shutdown
President Trump praised the Navy’s history and promised pay raises to service members despite the government shutdown that left military personnel working without pay.
- President Donald Trump will attend the Navy's 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia, despite the government shutdown.
- Trump stated, 'THE SHOW MUST GO ON!' on his social media site, Truth Social, regarding the event.
- He accused Democrats of enabling the shutdown and trying 'to destroy this wonderful celebration of the U.S. Navy's Birthday.'
- Scheduled attendees include First Lady Melania Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Trump marks Navy's 250th anniversary in Norfolk
NORFOLK — President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary — using his speech to praise both the Navy and himself.


Trump celebrates Navy's 250th anniversary
NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary — using his speech to praise both the Navy…
Virginia, United States.- President Donald Trump did not allow the closure of the government to interfere on Sunday with his visit to Norfolk, Virginia, to congratulate the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary, using his speech to praise both the Navy's work and his own. Trump made comments that, he himself admitted that they made the event look like a campaign act, generating some applause among the crowd before closing with a recording …
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